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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 07, 1965

Page

6

Viet Nam Battle Ends Kills Four Americans

Viet Nam reports say four American soldiers were killed and seven guerrillas captured in an ambush near Saigon. A second U.S. helicopter unit suffered a downed aircraft with crew rescued unhurt. The clash adds to mounting casualties as diplomatic talks continue.

Leebeek Avalanche Journal Saigon Ranger Navy Tay Ninh Province Het Istry Binh Dinh Province U.S Britain Chung Thien United Prinens Nam Sion C. Peter Hope Guerrill New York

U.S. and Vietnam tensions cited in disputed reports

The account references Soviet armament claims, a Peking broadcast on Ho Chi Minh, and Da Nang arrests of Viet Cong suspects. It notes a planned execution of Le Dau, 24, amid boycotts and calls for voting rights assurances from Alabama leaders including Gov. George Wallace.

U.S Javy Ralph W. Smith Saigon Aim West Texas Wisdom Marble George C. Wallace Alabama Wallace

Births Reported in Lubbock Hospitals This Week

The page notes several births at Lubbock hospitals with details on babies, weights, times, and parents. Family entries include Berg, Daniel Strunk, and Coe Floyds, with services tied to local employers and stationed personnel.

Autobahn Closure Sparks Harassment Warning and Traffic Shuffle

A terse warning accompanies renewed disruptions as traffic is diverted while a four power task force including West Germany Britain France and Assistant Secretary of State William Tyler discusses East German burial logistics. An undertaker seeks to move a deceased shoemaker’s body amid flood risks and political tensions persist over the highway blockage.

Imeeting Washington West Germany Britain France William Tyler Brunswick East Germany Antonio

COMSAT launches Early Bird satellite signaling new era

The article describes COMSAT's first space venture with the Early Bird satellite, aiming for worldwide communications coverage. It notes a 27 minute powered flight, circular orbit 22 500 miles high, and future plans by 1967 for global satellite networks. It also mentions weather, insurance damage, and related Cold War context.

Bird's Eevee Worldwide Cena Bird Aye Maine Wvacu Goonhilly Downs Britain Pleumeur Dow France Raisting Germany

Berlin issues and weather woes dominate wartime dispatch

A broad dispatch reports Berlin diplomacy and Allied access tensions as U.S. protest notes surface in Bonn. It notes weather disruptions with rain and fog across Texas towns, a forecast for warmer weather, and damage from hail in Uvalde along with a discussion of poll tax repeal remarks by state leaders.

Texas Telegraph Co New Berlin Erhard Jacksboro Bundestag Fort Worth Arthur Pace U.S Frederick Okla Ant Corpus O'Meara Christi Lufkin Palacios Sandiate Bonn Frankfurt King Alabama Southern Christian Leadership Conference John ‘T. Connor Philadelphia

Food specialist cites unreliable meat cooking times

Urbana Illinois Mrs Frances LaFont foods specialist says charts listing minutes per pound for beef are not reliable. She notes temperatures for doneness and warns roasts continue cooking after thawing.

University of Ilinois Icharts Ness

Direct jet service planned linking U S with Africa nations

Pan American and Air Afrique announce a May 16 inaugural direct jet route connecting the United States with Cameroun Ivory Coast and Dahomey with additional service to Senegal and Liberia. The weeklong round trip departs New York for Douala at 4 45 p m local time with pricing details noted.

New York APS United States Cameroun Ivory Coast Dahomey Pan American World Airways Air Afrique Senegal Liberia New Douala Careroun

Court Costs Rise in Denver Amid Berlin Blockade Reports

Denver court costs climb as UPI notes rising fees while reports from Washington describe East German border blocks on the Berlin lifeline and motorists stalled at checkpoints. The Alaskan Highway and central facilities evolve as new motel-type suites with private baths appear in the region.

Helmstedt Washington UPI Alaskas Berlin Amer-1 Denver Loan Automobile Association East Germare Udge Man Border Guard Occa Colorado Supreme Court Bel Ce Ats Imno Hecaiea

Callaghan pushes new tax plan amid Sterling area storm

In Sterling area coverage Callaghan unveils a capital gains tax and a streamlined corporation levy totaling about 40 percent aimed at raising 459.2 million in 1965-66 and 607.6 million in 1966-67. He targets high earners with surtax reform, vowing a 23.749 billion 1965-66 budget and a 24.813 billion revenue forecast with a 1.064 billion current surplus. The article also notes a severe thunderstorm with hail reports across Cor Nulla and Georgetown, with hail up to 3.5 inches in places.

Sterling Area Callaghan Hanyer Gai Ling Yea Callaghan

COMSAT Buys Satellite Parts Amid Stock Surge

The report notes COMSAT purchased a second satellite and parts for a third from Hughes Aircraft Co for about 8 million and allocated 3.3 million for launch with the Space Administration. COMSAT raised 10 million from stock sales last June and its shares traded between 50.75 and 71.50 dollars as the year progressed.

Hughes Aircraft Co Comsat COM Nautics and Space Administration

Cer ivantes Wins Mayoral Race In Democratic St. Louis

A. J. Cervantes, Democrat, defeats Republican rival to win the St. Louis mayoral race. Unofficial returns show Cervantes leading with a wide margin in the heavily Democratic city. The 44 year old insurance executive secured the seat after defeating Mayor Ray mond R. Tucker for a fourth four year term.

ST. Louis A. J. Cer Ivantes Tice R. Zumwalt Cervantes

Murph and pals sentenced for jewelry theft

UPI reports Murph the Surf and two companions received three years in prison each for last year’s museum jewel theft at the American Museum of Natural History. Judge Mitch Schweitzer noted leniency due to involvement in the loot. key gems recovered included the Star of India sapphire while the 100-carat De Jong ruby remained missing.

Museum of Natural History

Texas and Texas City Elections Report Results Across State

Local and regional city elections show shifts with new council seats in San Antonio Crystal City Fort Worth Corpus Christi and El Paso. Voters propelled CASAA backed candidates in Crystal City while Fort Worth saw Barr leading McCann. El Paso runoff gave Wilson the tax assessor post and Callan the corporation court judge.

San Antonio GGL W. W. McAllister FEI Herbert Calderon Felix Trevino Gerald Crystal City Political Association of Spanish Speaking Organizations PASO Citizens Association Serving All Americans CASAA Willam Leonard Tete Stock Ing Carlos Avila Eduardo Salinas Humberto Castillo Juan Cornejo Barr Fort Worth Tom McCann Willard Barr McCann Maynard Friedman Couch Denison Air Force Anthony Pollaro Sr Jack Martin Corpus Christi Melver Farmer James Barnard Furman Sam Main Patrick J. Dunn Jack Blackmon William H. Wallace Ken McDaniel Ronnie Sizemore Dr. P. Jiminez Garcia Elroy King Harry Hayes Joe de Leon Joe Garza Howard Ayres Bryan Scott Wesley Hammonds el Paso W. W Woody) Wilson Border City Chamber of Commerce Ray L. Elliott Sam Callan Richard Vetter Corporation Court No. 2

Dear Departed Union Play Wins District Contest

Meadow High School takes first in the District 8-B one act play contest at Ropesville High School auditorium with The Dear Departed traveler from New England. Union High School performs The Boy With Lee Sea Best actor is Paul Pendergrass Meadow. Ropesville earns third with The Finger of God. contest judged by Dr Ronald E Sheriff.

Meadow Union High School Ropesville High School Boston Europe New Exat Leese Meadow High School Greek Line UNE Aurea Sauereniwe Ae Linda Gregory Nelson Superior’ Region Hunglrate Montreal David Sharp Harold Wilson Kay Phillips Ronnie Floys Cobh Lond Union Jeannie Forbes Ian Labor Party Ronald E. Sheriffs Vine-up London Texas Tech

Boycott in Birmingham Cited as Limited Impact on Negroes

Gaston argues the Birmingham boycott will not greatly affect Negroes, noting they are low on the totem pole and have a limited role in the economy. He says whites pay high salaries while Negroes face dearth of influence.

Connor Alabama Coun White House Johnson King Monwins Roy Wilkins Dawson Creek Nelson Watson Lake Whitney Young Urban League Association Birmingham Gaston Deaniar

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